MNM Theatre Co. to bring audiences ‘Closer Than Ever’
By AARON KRAUSE “Since we haven’t been together for a long time, we knew it was time to be Closer Than Ever,” said MNM Theatre Company Producing Artistic Director and CEO Marcie Gorman. “Just the name of this show seemed to be a perfect fit for these times.”...
Thinking Cap Theatre’s ‘Laced’ will leave you hopeful for better days
Thinking Cap Theatre Cat (played by Jordan Patriarca in Thinking Cap Theatre’s virtual production) thought wrong. By AARON KRAUSE The owner of a gay bar “used to throw a mean right hook in the face of some homophobic mother—ers, that’s for sure,” a character says in Samantha Mueller’s...
Actors’ Playhouse presents scaled down, yet winning ‘Camelot’
Photo courtesy Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Pictured here are the trio comprising the “love triangle” in Camelot. Appearing from left are Nick Fitzer as Lancelot, Britt Michael Gordon as King Arthur, and Kayleen Seidl as Guenevere. By AARON KRAUSE CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Picture this: Community...
Thinking Cap Theatre’s upcoming shows reflect the present, honor history
FT. LAUDERDALE — This month, when Thinking Cap Theatre (TCT) mounts Samantha Mueller’s play, Laced, the effort will amount to more than a production. In fact, TCT’s leaders are calling the project a “Get-Out-The-Vote Theatre initiative.” “The play’s resonances with the disturbing state of the nation and the imminent election...
Broadway to remain closed through the end of May
Shubert organization Broadway theaters will remain closed during much of the first half of 2021 Broadway will now remain closed through at least nearly half of 2021 due to the pandemic, officials announced. Ticket sales for Broadway performances in New York City are now suspended through May...
Palm Beach Dramaworks presenting ‘Theatre to Think About’ online this year
While the pandemic has forced Palm Beach Dramaworks (PBD) to postpone for a year its 2020-21 live season, the South Florida company will still offer to its audiences “Theatre to Think About.” In fact, patrons and others this year will still be able to experience two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn...
A podcast series about yearning…and grand larceny
The adventures of two 14-year-old girls as they plan to commit grand larceny against a country music star is the topic of a scripted podcast series which New City Players will present. The Ft. Lauderdale theater company, a not-for-profit ensemble company with a goal of creating community through...
In the age of COVID, ‘The Humans’ is particularly timely
Photo courtesy of Olney Theatre Center Here is the Blake family. Pictured from left is Jonathan Raviv as Richard Saad, Dani Stoller as Brigid Blake, Kimberly Gilbert as Aimee Blake, Sherri L. Edelen as Deirdre Blake, Catie Flye as “Momo” Blake, and Mitchell Hebert as Erik Blake. By AARON...
Island City Stage in Wilton Manors announces hybrid season
By AARON KRAUSE Island City Stage’s upcoming season will feature both live and virtual productions. Artistic Director Andy Rogow said that responses from a recent survey of patrons informed this decision. Specifically, a “portion” of respondents indicated they are ready to return to the theater. At the...
Actors’ Playhouse 29th Annual gala auction goes virtual
Courtesy of Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre Here is a photo collage of some of the stars that will perform. Actors’ Playhouse’ starry annual major fundraiser will, for the first time, occur virtually this year due to the pandemic. However, that is unlikely to dim the event’s wattage....
